Client Feedback

‘This is the first time I have used the services of Ames Kent and I have been delighted with all aspects of the service provided. Each member of staff I met or spoke with was professional and helpful. Mr Samuel Gauntlett handled the conveyancing with careful attention. Thank you.’

Client – Conveyance

‘Very efficient for basic Wills service. Very flexible to meet our timings for availability last minute.’

Client – Wills

‘Excellent service – Would recommend (and already have!)’

Mr Bull – Conveyancing

‘I found the whole experience very positive, all the staff were helpful. Especially Sam, who was very professional and always responded quickly. Thank you’

Client – Conveyance

‘ Ames Kent were professional, friendly and efficient throughout the sale of our property.’

Client – Conveyance

‘ Sam Gauntlett was very informative and helpful throughout the process of selling my late fathers property, which could have been an anxious time. Will definitely use again.’

Mrs Aven, House Sale

‘Samuel Gauntlett dealt with our sale, purchase and purchase for our son. He was efficient, polite and friendly, and dealt with everything quickly and to time. He was clear about costs so we had no surprises. Excellent service. Well done Sam!’

Evans, Conveyancing

‘We recently used Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent Solicitors to set up a Lasting power of Attorney for my mother. Katherine was excellent in dealing with both my sister and me, and especially with our ageing mother; she very clearly explained the process, politely and professionally asked the necessary questions, and efficiently processed the information leading to a successful and speedy conclusion. The fees for doing this were very competitive and reasonable.’

Mr Wheeler

‘Excellent service in dealing with Powers of attorney and Wills, very pleased.’

Mr Cray

‘The Highly stressful situation of moving house was made far easier knowing I could rely on Sam to follow things up and progress my sale/purchase.I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Ames Kent.’

Miss Inman

‘The staff were very polite and friendly when I called at the office’

Client – Will

‘Katherine Oakes and the team at Ames Kent were extremely efficient, helpful and professional during the process of my house purchase. They explained the process clearly and simply, they were always contactable, nothing was too much trouble and they pushed through the process expediently and went the extra mile when things could have become tricky. I would definitely used them again and have no hesitation in recommending them to others. Thank you Sam for being so helpful.’

L Parry

“I was appointed executor in a will and I was very pleased with the way Ames Kent handled the estate and also dealt with the two long winded Will disputes which arose.”

Executor of an Estate

The sale of my bungalow went through with no problems whatsoever always informed of what was happening. Thank you

Client – Sale of House

Ames Kent were my mother’s solicitors and I first had dealings with them in the aftermath of her sudden death. This was a troublesome time: inheriting a crumbling house with few funds and living miles away. The advice given to me was sharply realistic but delivered sensitively. I acted upon it and the results proved its worth. Ames Kent have been my solicitors ever since even though I live in London.

Since then, they have handled two house sales for me, advice in relation to my will, and also the diverse queries of various friends of mine whose custom I have put their way. In each case, the service has been exemplary both in terms of quality and speed. I will continue to use them and would advise anyone else to consider the same.

Mr Netscher

We used Ames Kent as our solicitors for purchasing our first house. Katherine Oakes made the whole process straight forward and easy and was always contactable via email and phone. She explained everything, making it clear and easy to understand- which was much appreciated as we had never bought a house before. Further to this, we have recently completed our will with Ames Kent. We would definitely recommend their services.

Abi and Rory

“We were happy with the service we received from Katherine and Ames Kent. We only had to go into the office once which was really useful as with work commitments it is often difficult. We were given great advice and guidance which was extremely helpful given we had never purchased a property before. I would recommend using Ames Kent for a local, reliable & friendly service”

Beth

My wife and I used Ames Kent for the purchase of our house in Frome. We appreciated their quick and efficient service and were impressed by the way in which they carried out and obtained rapid results for all searches and negotiated very competently the exchange of contracts in sometimes difficult circumstances. We would not hesitate to recommend their services.

A.Hargreaves

Thank you so much for dealing with the matter of my late uncles estate and for the professional and efficient manner in which you dealt with all the difficulties which arose.

Unfortunately as he died intestate there was a great deal of work to be done including my appointment as administrator, dealing with inland revenue, the sale of his property and many other matters. I am truly grateful for the help and assistance which I have received and will not hesitate to use the services of your company again and recommend them to my friends.

Mr Balch

My recent residential property purchase was very ably dealt with by Katherine Oakes and her ever-helpful assistant Sam Gauntlett. At the outset I was given an estimate of Ames Kent’s fees and disbursements, which was reasonably-priced and accurate.

The transaction progressed smoothly, and throughout I was kept well-informed of the various search results and enquiries. Any questions I had were answered swiftly and, following completion, the registration was concluded satisfactorily.

As a retired conveyancer myself, I couldn’t fault the service and care I received from Katherine Oakes, and I recommend her and Ames Kent to anyone looking for a competent property transaction.”

Mrs Perry

We used Ames Kent as our solicitors for buying our first house together after a recommendation from a friend. As first time buyers, the whole process of buying a house was daunting and completely overwhelming. I made use of the free fee quote tool on the website and then proceeded to ring the team to confirm as I couldn’t quite believe how affordable their services were. When I spoke to the team on the first phone call, I explained anxieties I had about buying a house and was reassured that it was very normal for first time buyers to have these worries. Everything was really broken down for us as neither of us had knowledge or experiences in buying or selling houses, this really helped us throughout the whole process. We would like to personally mention Sam, he was an incredible help and always at the end of the phone or an email away if we needed to know how the process was coming along. I would highly recommend Ames Kent to anyone for their services, especially to do with buying and selling houses and I will undoubtedly use them again for any services. Thank you for helping us reach our dream of owning our own house.

Molly

Yes, I was particularly happy with the service from Ames Kent and in specifically your willingness to always answer any question and generally making a ‘sale at distance’ so painless. So yes, a great big thumbs up. I can’t think of anything more you could have done and your assistance certainly made everything a lot simpler and less stressful for me 🙂

So thank you personally Sam for being so helpful and just making things go so smoothly 🙂

Mr Hunneybell

I have used Ames Kent on several occasions with regards to conveyancing. I have found their service knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. I would not hesitate in recommending their services to anyone searching for a competent solicitor in the Frome area.

A. McCallum – Sale and Purchase

The service you provided was very professional and thorough and communication was excellent. You dealt with everything in a speedy manner and found that your service was excellent value.

M. Henshall – Probate and House Sale

“We were very happy with the conveyancing service provided to us by Katherine Oakes and Sam Gauntlett. We particularly appreciated the attention to detail and the responsiveness. We will use them again in the future and have no hesitation in recommending them to others.”

House Purchase Client

Katherine Oakes dealt with the purchase of my property. She was very professional and quick and always answered emails and telephone calls straight away.

K. Lau – House Purchase

A very friendly and efficient service.

Pearce- Wills and Powers of Attorney

Service was excellent throughout.

House Purchase Client

Very happy with the service provided. All matters dealt with speedily and professionally.

Clark – Conveyancing

Your were recommended by the family and as we have been pleased with your service we would recommend you ourselves.

Lasting Power of Attorney Client

Great Service, thank you very much Kate!

House Purchase Client

Exemplary service, particularly in having to deal with the other partys somewhat incompetent solicitors!

House sale Client

Sam, in particular, was very helpful and polite. Katherine Oakes dealt with the transaction most efficiently.

House Purchase Client

Ames Kent made the process of purchasing our house easy and straight forward, with what is usually a very stressful process they helped make everything clear and keep things moving. It was also great that they kept us informed every step of the way, I will definitely be using them again.

J.Oliver – House Purchase

“I would like, on behalf of myself and other family members, to express our appreciation for the service you have provided for many years, and over a wide variety of matters.

The Information provided, correspondence, communication and fees have always met with our satisfaction.

I would recommend, and continue to use your services in the future.”

Midwinter Family

Because we were buying a flat in Frome it made sense to use a local solicitor. We contacted one solicitor recommended by the Estate Agent, but they were not very helpful and did not seem very interested in our business.

We were also recommended to consider Ames Kent. The moment we walked into their offices we were welcomed and put at ease. Everything was simply explained and then completed expeditiously, efficiently and professionally. One or two small glitches, plus a larger one, caused by ourselves, were tackled, dealt with and overcome without fuss, whilst maintaining a sense of perspective and keeping us at ease, and at all times “in the loop.”

We completed and exchanged very happily within about seven weeks – unheard of these days!

Congratulations to the Ames Kent team – thank you – you did exceptionally good!

Roy & Dot Smither Middlesex

Katherine Oakes and her team acted for us on the sale of our home and the purchase of our new one. We were extremely pleased with the very efficient service we received with nothing being too much trouble. All our questions were answered quickly and the searches etc went through without any problems. We would not hesitate in recommending this company to assist you when buying and selling your home.

Mr & Mrs Chivers

Ames Kent have now acted for us on 3 separate occasions. We have found them to be very helpful, flexible and efficient. Katherine Oakes was very personable and ensured that our requirements were met. We will certainly use them again and would recommend them to others.